Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism over her $260 billion budget plan which fails to account for significant future federal aid cuts. Despite the potential for an $18.2 billion deficit through 2029, Democrats seem committed to bloated spending and tax increases. The Citizens Budget Commission warns that this approach jeopardizes New York's economic competitiveness. While Hochul has valid policy positions, such as addressing 'discovery' reforms and smartphone bans in schools, the lack of agreement among legislators continues to delay essential budget discussions, potentially exacerbating fiscal irresponsibility.
Hochul and the Legislature's Democratic majorities are set to approve a $260 billion budget that overlooks major impending federal aid cuts, risking the state's financial future.
The Citizens Budget Commission highlights that the spending and tax increases proposed would weaken New York's economic viability, projecting an $18.2 billion deficit through 2029.
Despite budget disagreements, Hochul's policy stance on issues like the need for changes to the 'discovery' reforms shows a necessary acknowledgment of realistic fiscal concerns.
New York lawmakers, insulated in their Albany bubble, often neglect the will of their constituents, leading to further policy disconnects and ineffective governance.
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